Tyler Posey Exclusive Interview with DA MAN

At 20 years of age, young Tyler Posey has accumulated some serious experience in the acting world, including long-term appearances in TV series such as Doc, Brothers & Sisters and Lincoln Heights. Earlier in 2011, he made his debut as the leading man in a TV series, the incredibly popular. By Salli Paradisio and Refa Koetin

Having Irish, Scottish, English, Mexican and Native North American blood running through his veins, Tyler Garcia Posey developed an early interest in acting and he began his acting career on stage at the age of six. His first appearance was in George Tillman Jr.’s Men of Honour with Robert DeNiro and Cuba Gooding Jr. Tyler’s big break, however, came when he was cast as Raul Garcia in the television series drama, Doc.

He is currently filming a movie titled White Frog where he will play the lead role alongside beautiful actress Kelly Hu and Glee’s Harry Shum Jr. In this exclusive interview, Tyler tells us how he feels about his success and how it came about.

Tyler Posey: It is the most dynamic project that I have ever worked and always surprises me how much fun it is to work on the show.

DA MAN: What’s in store for the second season?

Tyler Posey: More of everything you loved about the first season.

DA MAN: You’ve been in showbiz with dozens of parts since you were quite young. How was your childhood?

Tyler Posey: I couldn’t have asked for anything more of my childhood. I got to play with my G.I. Joe toys and video games while I was working with J.Lo [Jennifer Lopez in the 2002 film Maid in Manhattan] and Arnold [Schwarzenegger on the 2002 film Collateral Damage]. It was awesome!

DA MAN: We hear you are in a band and play guitar, what else can you tell us about that?

Tyler Posey: My band is called Lost in Kostko and we are made up of four dudes who like good music.

DA MAN: Being that Teen Wolf has been your first main, lead role, do you feel it’s your big breakout?

Tyler Posey: Yeah it’s definitely my breakout role. I never had a room full of girls screaming my name until teen wolf came out.

DA MAN: Where do you hope to go from here, career-wise?

Tyler Posey: I want to continue making great TV and film projects. I hope to produce someday, too. It would also be cool to tour with my band.

DA MAN: In terms of your social life, have things changed for you since the show has gained so much popularity?

Tyler Posey: My friends and family all treat me the same. The only difference is now I get recognized in public.

DA MAN: How about issues with the paparazzi?

Tyler Posey: That isn’t really an issue for me. It is one of those things I can’t avoid, so instead of thinking of it as an issue, I embrace it.

DA MAN: Who have been some of your idols/inspirations in terms of acting?

Tyler Posey: Tom Hanks definitely; he’s so well-rounded and has such a broad acting range. He has also managed to keep his head level his entire career.

DA MAN: Are there any actors that you really yearn to work with? And if so, what specifically about them makes you want to?

Tyler Posey: I would love to work with Matt Damon. I feel like I would be so intimidated that I would forget all my lines.

DA MAN: Do you think viewers are ever going to get tired of werewolves, vampires, shape-shifters and the like?

Tyler Posey: No. They have been around forever and everyone still loves them!

DA MAN: Was that a genre you were a fan of before you got on the show?

Tyler Posey: Yeah. Growing up, one of my favorite films was Queen of the Damned [2002], a vampire movie.

DA MAN: What was the casting like, was all quick and simple or a long, drawn-out process?

Tyler Posey: The final audition was about six hours long, but the whole process was a blast.

DA MAN: You’ve played in a wrestling film (Legendary) and now as a lacrosse player (Teen Wolf), have you always been an athletic guy? What other sports have you participated in?

Tyler Posey: I can thank my dad for the athletic genes. I grew up skateboarding and played other team sports.

DA MAN: How do you get into character, especially when you know there’s a scene coming up where you shift?

Tyler Posey: I literally put myself in the shoes of my character and try to understand what it feels like to turn into a werewolf.

DA MAN: How do you prepare for roles, in general?

Tyler Posey: I do a lot of script reading, so I know the character inside and out. And then I add a back story and put myself in the shoes of my character.